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CIAA thriller sees Fayetteville State complete massive comeback

DURHAM, N.C. — Fayetteville State delivered one of the most dramatic comebacks of the CIAA football season Friday night, rallying from a 21-point…

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Winston-Salem State women provide winning lift in dominant opener

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Friday night was a celebration of how far Winston-Salem State women’s basketball has come and a chance…

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SIAC

Central State quarterback leads 2026 All-SIAC football honors

ATLANTA — The SIAC announced its 2026 All-Conference football teams and individual award winners on Friday, Nov. 13. The selections…

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MEAC

HBCU basketball returning to BET as Howard schedule reveals six games

HBCU basketball is poised to make a return to BET, a network that helped bring Black college athletics into homes…

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CIAA

HBCU football league’s gamble could have NCAA implications

The CIAA will make history Friday night when Fayetteville State and Virginia State square off in the inaugural Friday Night Blitz, a matchup that could have…

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Duke basketball makes historic trip to HBCU for women’s game

Duke basketball is making a historic trip to an HBCU as the nationally ranked Blue Devils prepare to face Norfolk…

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2026-27 HBCU Basketball

HBCU basketball squad ranked top 10 heading into season

Winston-Salem State women’s basketball will begin the 2026-27 season among the nation’s elite, leading a talented HBCU basketball field at…

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NBA legend Dominique Wilkins named general manager at HBCU program

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — NBA legend Dominique Wilkins is bringing his Hall of Fame credentials to HBCU basketball after Alabama State University…

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HBCU Star Signed With the ROCKETS… But Will He Make the ROSTER?!

The former Howard University star and MEAC Player of the Year has signed with Houston, but his next opportunity could…

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HBCU Recruiting

HBCU Lands ESPN Top-100 Recruit Over Power-Conference Finalists

North Carolina A&T (NC A&T) has spent years building a women’s basketball program capable of winning championships. Now, the HBCU…

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HBCU Culture

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HBCU band world taking note of rising program in NC

Morgan State University band balancing innovation with legacy

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CIAA thriller sees Fayetteville State complete massive comeback

DURHAM, N.C. — Fayetteville State delivered one of the most dramatic comebacks of the CIAA football season Friday night, rallying from a 21-point deficit to defeat Virginia State 31-29 in the inaugural CIAA Friday Night Blitz at Durham County Memorial Stadium.

John Hernandez-Vargas kicked a 30-yard field goal with 1:47 remaining to give…

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